Imagine taking what appears to be a harmless DNA ancestry test, expecting to uncover more information about your heritage, only to be met with the discovery that your assumed parent is not biologically related to you. Direct-to-consumer DNA tests—such as those provided by 23AndMe and Ancestry—typically provide three pieces of[Read More…]
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Think you know how your friends feel? Think again
Can you always accurately tell how your friends are feeling? What about the stranger across from you on the metro? Can you differentiate between someone smiling out of happiness, excitement, or contentment? If you think “yes,” recent research may come as a surprise. Alexandrija Zikic, a graduate psychology student working[Read More…]
Looking to get more involved with campus life?
Despite all the snow January brings, many students are eager to return to campus in the new year and start fresh. For many students, New Year’s resolutions mean a commitment to participate in new campus activities that they have not tried before. Looking forward to activities ranging from joining clubs[Read More…]
AGSEM experiences negotiation delay for Unit 3 union members
On Nov. 27, the Association of Graduate Students Employed at McGill (AGSEM) elected a bargaining committee to negotiate on behalf of Unit 3, representing over 250 members. Unit 3 is composed of “course-based academic casuals,” which include graders, course assistants, and graduate teaching fellows. Unit 3 is separate from AGSEM’s[Read More…]
Winter ventures in Montreal
Whether you’re a returning McGill student, starting your first semester, or visiting on exchange, Montreal offers endless activities, festivals, and places to explore—even during the cold winter months! Diving into these experiences is a fantastic way to discover the city’s unique character, especially for newcomers. Montreal is renowned for its[Read More…]
SSMU transfers VP Student Life responsibilities to Director of Clubs and Services
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) recently shifted the duties of Vice-President (VP) Student Life to a different position: Director of Clubs and Services. Hamza Abu Alkhair, the recently appointed Director, is a U2 Electrical Engineering student. He started as the Director on Nov. 15 and completed onboarding for[Read More…]
Fresh produce: The hidden face of food poisoning
Over four million Canadians contract food poisoning every year, making it a relatively common—although intensely unpleasant—ailment. The most commonly identified culprits are undercooked red meat, poultry products, and seafood. However, fresh produce is another source that often gets overlooked. As the general public increasingly recognizes fruits and vegetables as integral[Read More…]
Another Look at PGSS
In its Dec. 4 issue, The Tribune published a review of the Post-Graduate Student Society (PGSS) executives The Editorial Board reported on Secretary-General Satish Kumar Tumulu’s lack of initiative (“he has yet to take concrete steps to improve channels for executive and student communications”), but followed it with an uncritical[Read More…]
Provisional injunction against SSMU Policy Against Antisemitism has expired
The Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU)’s proposed Policy Against Antisemitism sparked intense debates at Fall 2024 Legislative Council meetings, and ultimately faced legal contestation when it was passed on Dec. 5. A Dec. 9 court-ordered injunction prohibiting the policy’s ratification ultimately expired on Dec. 19, allowing the SSMU’s Board[Read More…]
Martlets volleyball push through countless long rallies to beat Laval in five-set game
After a surprise victory against previously undefeated Université de Sherbrooke Vert et Or just two days prior, Martlets volleyball (8–9) took to Love Competition Hall on Jan. 12 for a game against Université Laval Rouge et Or. Despite a tough 16-25 loss in the fourth set, McGill triumphed in the[Read More…]